45th Annual Trade Show
Committed to Integrity and
Professionalism
May 14 , 2012
Tampa Convention Center
Tampa,
FL
INVITATION TO EXHIBIT AND SPONSOR
The
Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. Trade Show is on May 14, 2012
Don't miss this opportunity!
The Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. invites you join us on May 14, 2012, at The Tampa Convention Center for Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc.’s 45th Annual Trade Show. Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc.’s Trade Show
is the most important Trade Show in
Florida,
and this promises to be the one event you cannot afford to miss!
Since 1968, The Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. Annual
Conference and Trade Show has become the premier educational event for
Florida’s Purchasing
Officers. Our procurement professionals represent over 300 agencies throughout
the State of
Florida.
Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. consists of many different types of local government agencies including
municipalities, counties, state, special districts and authorities,
universities and colleges, public utilities and sheriff offices.
WHY YOU NEED TO BE
AN EXHIBITOR
- 100% of the attendees are directly involved in
purchasing decisions for their employer. Exhibiting at the Trade Show
provides an excellent opportunity for providers of products and services
to showcase your offerings to decision-makers.
- The other 200+ exhibiting companies include your
competitors!
- The Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc.
Annual Conference and Trade is a cost-effective marketing tool!
- Conference Exhibiting offers you the opportunity to
increase your visibility among attendees at the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. 44th Annual Conference and Trade Show. The
Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. Annual Conference and
Trade Show participants refer to their Conference Programs repeatedly and
exclusively for information about sessions, forums, and exhibitors. The
Conference Program also contains a map of the exhibit hall, a directory of
exhibitors, and indexes of advertisers. An Exhibitor Advertisement in the
Program can guide prospective customers directly to your booth.
- No other event brings this much buying power together
under one roof. Exhibit at and demonstrate how you
can help attendees reach their professional goals.
No other event brings this
much buying power together under one roof. Exhibit at and demonstrate how you
can help attendees reach their professional goals.
Reserve your space
today!
We expect booth space to quickly sell out again, so we advise you to reserve your booth without
delay! Booth space is limited! Don’t forget, booth assignment is based on when
your payment is received.
DIAMOND
EXHIBIT PACKAGE.................................................... $5,000
• Includes the Platinum Exhibit Package
below, advertising on front inside cover if available.
• Individual Signage acknowledging
Platinum Exhibitor status displayed at ALL events.
• Six tickets to the golf tournament,
special event, banquet or any combination thereof.
• Advertisement in the newsletter upon
signing and until the 1st newsletter after the conference.
• Attend Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc.’s Hospitality Suite on
Sunday and Monday nights.
• Attend Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc.’s Breakfast and Opening
Session Monday morning.
PLATINUM
EXHIBIT PACKAGE.................................................... $2,500
• Includes the Gold Exhibit Package below, upgrade to a full-page black and
white advertisement in the conference program, Individual Signage acknowledging
Platinum Exhibitor status at Conference Registration, Trade Show, Trade Show
booth, and a Conference General Session.
• Designated Conference Sessions and
Breakfast on May 15-16 increased to six attendees.
• Two tickets to either the golf
tournament or special event or combination thereof.
GOLD
EXHIBIT PACKAGE...........................................................
$1,500
• Includes the Exhibit Package below, plus a 1/4 or 1/2-page black and white
advertisement in the conference program, Signage acknowledging Gold Exhibitor
status at Conference Registration, Trade Show, and Trade Show booth.
• Designated Conference Sessions on May 15-16 for two attendees.
• Breakfast May 15-16 for two
attendees.
EXHIBIT
PACKAGE..........................................................................$900
($1,000 after Jan. 27,
2012)
• Includes one exhibit booth measuring 10 feet deep, 10 feet wide, a one-line
sign identifying the exhibitor; one 6 foot draped table, two chairs and a
wastebasket; general overhead illumination, air conditioning.
• Includes two (2) exhibitor badges and lunch. Additional exhibitor badges are
available for $20 ea.
• Includes membership mailing list for
pre-Conference marketing, and Conference attendee list for post-conference
outreach.
• Afternoon Vendor Session on May 13.
• Website link on Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. website to your
website from date of payment to June 3, 2012.
For more information:
Download the Exhibitor information and registration form here.
Download the Exhibitor Kit here.
Frequently Asked Questions-FAQ's-click here.
For Conference Program Ad Specs, click here.
View the 2012
Trade Show Floor Layout, booth assignments and available booths here.
Or contact Craig Rowley at
813-435-3109 or execdirector@fappo.org
Important Dates
November 14, 2011
Booth assignments begin. Booth assignment is made based on date of payment.
January 27, 2012
Last day for early registration discount.
January 27, 2012
Deadline for advertising materials to be included in the Conference Program.
January 31, 2012
The Exhibitor Service Kits are mailed.
May 5 , 2012
Last day for booth registration
May 13, 2012
Buyer and Exhibitor
Networking Session, TheTampa Convention Center, 3:00 to 4:30 pm.
May 14 , 2012
Buyer and Exhibitor
Networking Luncheon, 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
Trade Show, Tampa Convention Center Convention Center, 1:00 to 5:00pm
The
Tampa
Convention
Center
Located in the heart of the
area's tourism district, the Tampa Convention Center and the 45th
Annual Conference and Trade Show serves as the perfect destination to be
recognized by Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc.’s procurement professionals representing over 300 agencies
throughout the State of Florida, including municipalities, counties, state,
special districts and authorities, universities and colleges, public utilities
and sheriff offices.
For Sponsorship Opportunities or more
information, contact Craig Rowley, Executive Director at 813-435-3109, or
E-Mail:execdirector@fappo.org
GOLF
TOURNAMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Exhibitors have the opportunity to join us at the Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, Inc. Golf Tournament on
May 13, 2012.
For more information about
participating in the golf tournament, or sponsorship opportunities, click here.
Don’t forget to take
advantage of the exceptional rate at the Conference host hotel. Click here for more information!
